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Opuntia engelmannii var. cacanapa

Also known as: Opuntia cacanapa Griffiths & Hare +2 more
  • Opuntia cacanapa Griffiths & Hare
  • Opuntia ellisiana Griffiths
  • Opuntia lindheimeri var. ellisiana (Griffiths) K.Hammer
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Variety
  • Botanical Family: Cactaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub or shrub.

Opuntia engelmannii var. cacanapa is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Originating in North America, this variety is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Opuntia engelmannii, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.

Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast, Texas

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Arizona
Base Species & Variations

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